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Milestone XProtect Smart Client; User’s Manual
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9. This step applies for export in the AVI format only; if using the JPEG format, go to
step 10
In the AVI Codec list, select required AVI codec. The list will contain the video codecs
available on your computer.
Tip: A video codec is a particular compression/decompression technology used when
generating video files. Your choice of codec will affect the quality and size of the AVI file.
The Indeo® video 5.10 codec, if available on your computer, generally provides a very
good compromise between quality and file size.
10. Specify export destination in the export dialog’s Export Destination section.
 Desktop: If you select Desktop, your exported file will be saved in an automatically
created Exported Images folder on the desktop of your computer.
 Path: If you select Path, you are able to specify a path yourself. The exported file will
be saved in an automatically created Exported Images folder under the path you
specify (example: If you specify a path like C:\My Stuff\My Files, the exported file will
be saved in C:\My Stuff\My Files\Exported Images). When specifying a path this way,
the folders you specify do not have to be existing ones; if they do not already exist,
they will be created automatically.
11. This step applies for export in the AVI format only; if using the JPEG format, go to
step 12
By default, the AVI file will get a file name based on the export start time in the 24-hour
format, along the structure yyyymmdd-hhmmss.avi (year, month, day, hour, minute,
second; example: 20050927-130603 for a file with a start time of 13:06:03 on 27th
September 2005). The name will automatically appear in the AVI File Name field.
The default file name format is independent of regional settings on your computer.
You are always able to change the default file name to a name of your choice, simply by
overwriting the default file name. Remember that the file name must include the .avi file
extension.
12. Click the Export link to begin the export.
The status bar in the upper part of the export dialog will display the status of the export:
Export status bar
Tip: If you are exporting very long sequences, export may—depending on your
selected export settings—take a while. You can continue to use the Smart Client for other
purposes while the export process is underway.
If the Close On Completion check box is selected (default), the export dialog will
automatically close when the export is finished.
Upon completion, you are able to view and distribute the exported file.